Speaker Interest Form

Interested in presenting at UMCVB 2026?

Are you interested in participating in a session or leading an insightful breakout of your own at UMCVB Fall Conference 2026? We’re now accepting submissions for destination marketing experts who are interested in sharing their experience, knowledge, case studies, and other key travel and tourism learnings with attendees representing destination organizations from across the Midwest.

We are specifically looking for speakers to lead or join sessions related to the following topics, but welcome submissions for any area of expertise:

• Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI Tools, Strategies, Best Practices)
• Placemaking Strategies & Success Stories
• Grant Writing & Funding Strategies
• Supporting Short Term Rentals
• Destination Sustainability Efforts
• Sports/Events Procurement
• Sales & Services Strategies
• Marketing & Communications Strategies (Social Media, Relevance Engineering, Podcasting, etc.)
• Leadership

If you’re interested in being considered for a session, please fill out this form or contact erin@umcvb.com with your session idea.  Please provide session details by May 1st, 2026